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Product Environmental Report
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
Date introduced
April 20, 2021
Made with better materials
100%
recycled aluminum
in the Siri Remote
enclosure
100%
recycled tin in the
solder of the main
logic board
Energy efficient
75%
less energy consumed than
the ENERGYSTAR® energy
efficiency requirement
Responsible packaging
Tackling climate change
100%
We’re committed to transitioning our entire
manufacturing supply chain to 100 percent
renewable electricity by 2030.
Smarter chemistry¹
• Mercury-free
• Brominated flame retardant–free
• PVC-free
• Beryllium-free
Apple Trade In
100%
of the wood fiber
comes from recycled
and responsible
sources
97%
of the packaging is
fiber based, due to
our work to use less
plastic in packaging
Return your device through
Apple Trade In and we’ll give it
a new life or recycle it for free.
Made with the environment in mind
This report includes data current as of product launch. Product evaluations are based on U.S. configuration of Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote (2nd generation).
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Taking responsibility for
our products at every stage
We take responsibility for our products throughout their life cycles—including the materials
they are made of, the people who assemble them, and how they are recycled at end of life.
And we focus on the areas where we can make the biggest difference for our planet: reducing
our impact onclimate change, conserving important resources, and using safer materials.
Source
Materials
Apple TV 4K
with Siri Remote
life cycle
59 kg carbon
Recover
emissions
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We sell millions of products.
So making even small
adjustments can have a
meaningful impact.
Make
Package
and Ship
Use
Carbon footprint
We continue to make progress in reducing Apple’s contribution to climate change—by focusing
onmaking energy-efficient products with renewable or recycled materials and with renewable
energy. Though product changes to enhance Wi-Fi capabilities drove up emissions, suppliers’
use of renewable energy and use of recycled materials help keep total emissions about the same
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as the previous generation.
identify opportunities to drive down product greenhouse gas emissions.
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Apple is committed to using carbon life cycle assessments to
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
life cycle carbon emissions
50% Production
9% Transport
40% Use
<1% End-of-life processing
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Source Materials
Product
life cycle
Use
Use
Recover
Make
Package
and Ship
Source
Materials
The enclosure of the Siri Remote is made with 100 percent
recycled aluminum.
To conserve important resources, we work to reduce the material we use and aim to one day
source only recycled or renewable materials in our products. And as we make this transition,
we remain committed to the responsible sourcing of primary materials. We map many materials,
some to the mineral source, and establish the strictest standards for smelters and refiners.
We’reproud to be recognized as a worldwide leader in the responsible sourcing of minerals
in our products. Our product designs also consider the safety of those who make, use, and
recycle our products, restricting the use of hundreds of harmful substances. Our standards
go beyond what’s required by law to protect people and the environment.
Aluminum
Apple created an aluminum alloy made of
100percent certified recycled aluminum,
which we use for the enclosure of the
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Siri Remote.
strength, durability, and flawless finish—
without mining any new bauxite (aluminum
ore) from the earth.
This alloy delivers the same
Plastic
We’re transitioning to plastics from renewable
or recycled sources as alternatives to fossil
fuel–based plastics. For Apple TV 4K with
Siri Remote, weuse 20percent or more
recycled plastic in 12 components.
Smarter chemistry
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote is free of harmful substances like beryllium, brominated flame
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retardants, PVC, phthalates, and mercury.
with Siri Remote arecovered by our Regulated Substances Specification.
And 100 percent of the materials in Apple TV 4K
Tin
We use 100 percent recycled tin in the solder
of the main logic board of Apple TV 4K with
Siri Remote. Apple also requires 100percent
of identified tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, and
cobalt smelters and refiners to participate in
third-party audits.
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Product
life cycle
Use
Use
Recover
Source
Materials
Package
and Ship
Make
Greener chemicals
We help supplier sites use safer
cleaners and degreasers in their
manufacturing processes, as
determined by methodologies like
the GreenScreen
®
assessment.
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Make
The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct sets strict standards for
the protection of people in our supply chain and the planet that
we allshare. Every year, we assess our suppliers’ performance
in upholding the standards required by our Code.
We work closely with our suppliers to provide safe and healthy workplaces where people
are treated with dignity and respect, and to reduce suppliers’ environmental impact. Our
requirements apply across our supply chain, and include the responsible sourcing of materials.
From the strong foundation set by our Code, we go further—from helping suppliers transition
to renewable energy, to providing educational opportunities for their employees, to supporting
finalassembly suppliers in reducing waste.
Supplier energy use
Zero Waste to Landfill
Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps
suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill.
All final assembly supplier sites for
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote are
transitioning to 100percent renewable
energy for Appleproduction.
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97%
Product
life cycle
Use
Use
Recover
Source
Materials
Make
Package
and Ship
Package and Ship
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote packaging is made with
100 percent recycled and responsibly sourced wood fiber.
To improve our packaging, we are working to eliminate plastics, increase recycled content, and
use less packaging overall. All of the wood fiber in our packaging is either recycled or comes
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from responsibly managed forests.
managed forests to cover all the virgin wood fiber we use in our packaging.
working forests are able to regrow and continue to clean our air and purify our water.
And we have protected or created enough responsibly
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This ensures
of the packaging
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isfiberbased, due to
our work to use less
plastic in packaging
35%
recycled content in
fiberpackaging
100%
of the virgin wood
fiber in the packaging
comes from responsibly
managedforests
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Use
Package
and Ship
Product
life cycle
Recover
Source
Materials
Make
Use
Use
ENERGY STAR
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote uses 75 percent less energy than
the requirement for ENERGY STAR.
We design our products to be energy efficient, long lasting, and safe. Apple TV 4K with
Siri Remote uses software and power-efficient components that intelligently manage power
consumption. We also run our own Reliability and Environmental Testing Labs, so our products
go through rigorous testing before they leave our doors. Our support continues throughout
each product’s life cycle, with regular software updates to keep devices current and a network
of authorized repair professionals to service them, if necessary.
Energy consumption of ENERGY STAR–rated products
Apple devices consistently rank among the high-performing products rated
by ENERGY STAR, which sets specifications that typically reflect the 25percent
most energy-efficient devices on the market. Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
consumes 75 percent less energythan the requirement for ENERGY STAR.
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kWh
Uses less energy
requirement
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
kWh
Uses more energy
Designed to last
To ensure durability, we assessed
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote in
our Reliability Testing Lab, using
rigorous testing methods that
simulate customers’ experiences.
Made with smarter
chemistry
We apply rigorous controls for
materials users touch—all based
on recommendations from
toxicologists and dermatologists.
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Product
life cycle
Use
Materials
Make
Package
and Ship
and Ship
Recover
Apple Trade In
For more information on how to recycle
your products at end of life, visit:
apple.com/trade-in
Recover
Return your product with Apple Trade In and we’ll ensure it has
a long life or recycle it for free.
When products are used longer, fewer resources are extracted from the earth. That’s why we
launched Apple Trade In—it offers customers a seamless way to return their old devices and
accessories to Apple. Eligible devices can be traded in for credit or an Apple Store Gift Card,
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while accessories and other devices can be recycled for free.
in product take-back and recycling collection programs for 99 percent of the countries where
we sell products—and we hold our recyclers to high standards. Our efforts to keep harmful
substances out of our products also mean our materials are safer to recover and reuse.
We also offer and participate
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Definitions
Recycled materials: Recycling makes better use
of finite resources by sourcing from recovered rather
than mined materials. Recycled content claims for
materials used in our products have been verified
by an independent third party to a recycled content
standard that conforms to ISO 14021.
Bio-based plastics:Bio-based plastics are made
from biologicalsources rather than from fossil-fuel
sources. Bio-based plastics allow us to reduce
reliance on fossil fuels.
Renewable materials:We definebio-materialsas
those that can be regenerated in a human lifespan,
likepaper fibers or sugarcane.Bio-materialscan
help us use fewer finite resources. But even though
bio-materialshave the ability to regrow, they are not
always managed responsibly. Renewable materials
are a type of bio-material managed in a way that
enables continuous production without depleting
earth’s resources. That’s why we focus on sources
that arecertified for their management practices.
Supplier Clean Energy Program: Since the electricity
used to make our products is the largest contributor
to our overall carbon footprint, we’re helping our
suppliers become more energy efficient and transition
to new renewable energy sources. We’re committed
to transitioning our entire manufacturing supply chain
to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Carbon footprint: Estimated emissions are calculated
in accordance with guidelines and requirements as
specified by ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. There is
inherent uncertainty in modeling carbon emissions
dueprimarily to data limitations. For the top
component contributors to Apple’s carbon emissions,
Apple addresses this uncertainty by developing
detailed process-based environmental models
withApple-specific parameters. For the remaining
elements of Apple’s carbon footprint, we rely on
industry average data and assumptions. Calculation
includes emissions for the following life cycle phases
contributing to GlobalWarming Potential (GWP
100years) in CO
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Production: Includes the extraction, production,
andtransportation of raw materials, as well as the
manufacture, transport, and assembly of all parts
andproduct packaging.
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Transport: Includes air and sea transportation of
the finished product and its associated packaging
from manufacturing site to regional distribution
hubs. Transport of products from distribution hubs
to end customers is modeled using average
distances based on regional geography.
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Use: Apple assumes a three- or four-year period
for power use by first owners based on the product
type. Product use scenarios are based on historical
customer use data for similar products. Energy use is
simulated in various ways; for example, by modeling
daily battery drain or through performing activities
like movie and music playback. Geographic
differences inthe power grid mix have been
accounted for at a regional level.
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End-of-life processing: Includes transportation
from collection hubs to recycling centers and
theenergy used in mechanical separation and
shredding of parts. For more information on the
carbon footprint, visit apple.com/environment/
answers.
equivalency factors (CO2e):
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Endnotes
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1 Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be “free of,”
inthe Apple Regulated Substances Specification. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the
exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for 2-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue
toseek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European
Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature
solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances where technically possible.
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Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated using a life cycle assessment methodology in accordance with ISO
14040 and 14044 standards and based on Apple TV 4K 32GB with Siri Remote (2nd generation). We often update
our carbon models to leverage new information.
Carbon footprint
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote (2nd generation) Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
32GB 59 kg CO
64GB 62 kg CO
e 58 kg CO2e
2
e 60 kg CO2e
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3 Apple TV 4K with 32GB storage was used for comparison as the most recently released and similar device.
Preproduction Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) with 32GB storage was compared to shipping Apple TV 4K with
32GBstorage since these are the two lowest storage configurations offered.
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Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure of the Siri Remote and is based on auditing done by UL LLC.
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Third-party assessments seek to confirm sourcing practices and are part of our responsible sourcing program.
In addition, our efforts consider conflict, human rights, and other risks.
6 Chemicals that meet GreenScreen® benchmark 3 or 4 or other equivalent methodologies like U.S. EPA Safer
Choice are considered safer and preferred for use. GreenScreen® is a comprehensive hazard assessment tool that
evaluates substances against 18different criteria. For more information, visit www.greenscreenchemicals.org.
7 Responsible sourcing of wood fiber is defined in Apple’s Sustainable Fiber Specification. We consider wood fibers
to include bamboo.
8 For more information about our work to protect and create responsibly managed forests, please read our
Environmental Progress Report.
9 Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight.cf
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Energy consumption and energy efficiency values are based on the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements
for Set-top Boxes, including the max energy allowance for Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote. For more information,
visit www.energystar.gov. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All energy values assume a Wi-Fi connection.
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Sleep/Network standby: Low power state that is entered automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity (default),
selecting Sleep Now from Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote Control Center menu, or by pressing the Power button
on the remote. To deactivate network ports, remove power.
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Streaming 4K movies: Condition in which 4K movies are played on Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote from iTunes.
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Streaming 4K HDR movies: Condition in which 4K HDR movies are played on Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
from iTunes.
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Power supply efficiency: Average of the power supply’s measured efficiency when tested at 100 percent,
50 percent, and 20 percent of the power supply’s rated output current.
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Trade-in values vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your trade-in device, and may also vary
between online and in-store trade-in. You must be at least 18 years old. In-store trade-in requires presentation of
avalid, government-issued photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Additional terms from Apple
or Apple’s trade-in partners may apply.
Endnotes
© 2021 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective companies.
Mode
Power consumption for Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
100V
115V
230V
Sleep/Network standby
0.42W
0.40W
0.47W
Streaming 4K movies
3.01W
3.21W
3.25W
Streaming 4K HDR movies
3.46W
3.41W
3.52W
Power supply efficiency
88.1%
88.3%
87.6%
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